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A Troop, 7th Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry (often abbreviated as A Trp, 7/1 Air Cav), traces its origins to the Vietnam War era, where it was activated as part of the U.S. Army's push for greater battlefield mobility and reconnaissance. During the Vietnam War, the troop conducted aerial reconnaissance, security, and support missions, often flying OH-6 Loach and AH-1 Cobra helicopters to locate and engage enemy forces. The unit earned a reputation for courage and effectiveness in high-risk "hunter-killer" operations, providing critical intelligence and firepower to ground forces. After Vietnam, A Troop continued to adapt to new technologies and missions, exemplifying the evolving role of Army aviation in modern warfare.
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